the united states is officially recognizing syria's opposition coalition. president obama telling barbara walters that the rebel forces are inclusive enough to be reflective of the syrian people. >>> venezuelan president hugo chavez is recovering in cuba following his fourth cancer surgery in 18 months. he is telling his country that the operation was complex, lasted more than 6 hours and completed successfully and correctly. >>> where it's heading, what it's doing, what it's carrying, nobody knows. the air force sending its supersecret mini shuttle back to space with a spectacular launch from cape canaveral. the military keeping quiet about what it was carrying. launch commentary cut off 17 minutes into the flight so you can't hear what they are talking about. >> adding fuel to the fire there. what is it carrying? >>> pope benedict xvi is tweeting. "dear friends, i am pleased to get in touch with you through twitter. thank you for your generous response. i bless all of you from my heart" his handle #pontiffe x, means bridge builder. 700,000 followers. twee